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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1948
Page
9
The Cairo business community observes Mondays as full holidays for major dates under the rural business concerns agreement. Independence Day falls on a Sunday this year, and Labor Day September 6, Armistice Day November 11, Thanksgiving November 25, and Christmas December 25 are listed as future holidays.
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Donalsonville reports the First Presbyterian Church launching a two week Vacation Bible School starting Monday morning. Age groups from 4 to 14 study themed lessons such as How Bible Children Lived Bible Boats and The Christian's Walk and Talk. Volunteers including Mrs Arden Parker, Pastor Don Skinner, Miss Maxie Cherry and Mrs Truett Roberts will lead groups with daily refreshments provided by the Ladies Auxiliary and Wanna Liddell Circle.
The Tigers moved above .500 for the first time in weeks by sweeping the Senators in Washington 9-3 and 9-2. Rain postponed the Chicago White Sox vs Red Sox doubleheader in Boston.
Mary Lena Faulk of Thomasville defeats Mrs. Sally Gallatin of Tallahassee three and one in the 36 hole final to claim the first annual Tallahassee Women’s Golf Association Southeastern tournament title.
AP analysis summarizes a Library of Congress report by Sidney Glazer on USSR aims in the Near East. It traces shifts from anti Zionism to recognition of Israel, notes partition as a Soviet tactic to hasten British withdrawal, oil control, and leverage via proximity of the Red Army. It highlights strategic stakes in Iran Iraq Saudi Arabia and Palestine and warns of a small, disciplined force seizing power if needed.
Mrs Margaret Good aged 28, who expected twins in July, delivered four girls by Caesarean at Southmead Hospital. Father Charles Good, 27, described the birth as rare and expressed pride, while doctors noted the occurrence as unusual and remarkable.
Georgia harvested its 1947 corn crop with a 15 bushel per acre average the highest on record, while total value reached over 160 million dollars, the second highest in state history despite the crop acreage being the lowest in 49 years.
Cairo officials praise Georgia Public Service Commission for asking the Federal Power Commission to assist in a joint probe of Georgia Power and Light Co. The commission will reopen hearings on a rate increase for Strickland Cotton Mills in Valdosta with a July 7 date and defer other municipal reviews pending federal findings. Cairo plans to present its case to the Federal agency, arguing jurisdiction over energy flowing from Florida Power Corp. into Georgia.
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